Pentwater Getaway
Pentwater, Michigan is an historic village on west side of the state. It really is quite beautiful, in fact, it would be accurate to use the word “quaint” in your description. As a destination for a quick getaway, Pentwater has a lot to offer. There are so many options that many visitors decide to stay over.
The picturesque downtown stretches along the waterfront. The older, historic
section is where the
best independent shops are found. Everything from toys to
tee shirts to upper shelf art galleries are there to explore. It is in that same
historic district that some well known eateries are located. There are factions
who vote for which bar has the best burger. They are both great. If you just
want a snack, the ice cream stand or the coffee shops can fill the bill. One
spot that is more difficult to find, but is well worth it, is Bortell's north of
downtown. They have been serving up some of the best smoked fish in Michigan for
several generations. There is a lot to see in downtown, fortunately Pentwater is
a bicycle friendly place.
The tree lined streets and nature areas around town add to the fun. For one
thing, there are about 100 Geo Cache sites in town. Across the causeway is where
the Pentwater Pathways are found. After all that, pause on the village green
where Thursday evening band concerts have been a tradition for more than 50
years. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention the water. Pentwater has it and
plenty of it. The village sits on the outlet of the Pentwater River between
Pentwater Lake and Lake Michigan. All that means this is a great place for water
sports. You get everything from the Annual Fishing Derby, to luxury yachts, to
the big “lakers” out on Lake Michigan. All that water means you have to choose
which gorgeous beach for your snooze.
Obviously, there is more to do than can be covered on a day
trip. Fortunately, the Inns and Bed & Breakfasts can make
the visit even more memorable.
